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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,445.62 and 387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,445.62 and 387.87 is: 581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,445.62 = 387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,445.62 = 387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,445.62 × 387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 560,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,703.46/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.29

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